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Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Porter in Detail

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An extremely extensive look into three works of Katherine Anne Porter. A biographical sketch of Porter, discussion of her works, a study guide, and related links are all provided.
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PBS

Pbs: Nixon's China Game

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains articles about the people who were involved in the China-United States relations in the 70s. It has a biographical sketch on Nixon, and discusses his trip to China in 1972.
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Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: "Persuasion" Teacher Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In-depth, 18-page teacher guide for "Persuasion" includes a lengthy introduction, overview of characters and historical background, and biographical sketch of the author. Also features lists of thought-provoking, pre-reading questions as...
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Discovering Lewis & Clark

Discovering Lewis & Clark: Lewis's Friends and Mentors

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketches of some of the men that were involved in the expedition of Lewis and Clark.
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Other

A Guide to the John G. Tower Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides a biographical sketch of Senator Tower (1925-1991 CE), a chronology, a summary description of his papers, and the papers themselves.
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Other

Euclid and the Elements [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biographical sketch of Euclid contained in an extensive discussion of his Elements.
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Other

Overview of History, Culture, and Science: Croatian Art

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive overview of the art and architecture of Croatia. Includes biographical sketches of the artists as well as links to more information.
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Other

Anarchy Archives: Emma Goldman's Collected Works

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the book "Anarchism and Other Essays" here on this site. Includes a biographical sketch of Goldman and several essays pertaining to women's rights.
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Other

Archaelogical Sites: Palenque

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents an overview of the Mayan city of Palenque, including a biographical sketch on some of the rulers.
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Other

Critical Analysis: The Garden of Jorge Luis Borges

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A very comprehensive site that includes a biographical sketch, several texts of Borges'poems, short stories and essays and, critical essays on his works.
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Other

The Florence Art Guide: Cosimo I De Medici

For Students 9th - 10th
Very brief biographical sketch on Cosimo de Medici. Includes several links to information on related topics and a portrait.
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PBS

Pbs: The American Novel

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Information and analysis on the central concerns, characteristics, and distinguishing features of American literature, presented in timeline format. With synopses of classic works, biographical sketches, overviews of literary movements,...
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Discovering Lewis & Clark

Discovering Lewis & Clark: The Botanists

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of Discovering Lewis & Clark examines Lewis's role as a naturalist and features biographical sketches of botanists David Douglas, Frederick Traugott Pursh, Thomas Nuttall, and Constantine Samuel Rafinesque-Schmaltz.
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Other

American Sport Art Museum and Archives: Ernie Barnes

For Students 9th - 10th
Ernie Barnes was named Sports Artist of the Year in both 1984 and 2004. The site includes a biographical sketch, commentary on Barnes's style and inspiration, and information about his most significant and influential works.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: William Edmondson

For Students 9th - 10th
William Edmondson is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a biographical sketch of his life. His works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief...
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Sam Gilliam

For Students 9th - 10th
Sam Gilliam is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a lengthy biographical sketch of his life. His works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief...
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Augusta Savage

For Students 9th - 10th
Augusta Savage is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a brief biographical sketch of her life. Her works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief...
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Truman Museum & Library: Margaret's Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive biographical sketch of the life of Margaret Truman, daughter of United States President Harry S. Truman. Details her family background and educational history. Highlights her books she has published and works she has edited.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Ad Reinhardt

For Students 9th - 10th
Ad Reinhardt is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a brief biographical sketch of his life. His works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief...
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Other

Wright State University: Digital Text: Paul Laurence Dunbar

For Students 9th - 10th
Outstanding digital text collection. Begins with a biographical sketch and then gives numerous links to the works of Paul Laurence Dunbar.
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BBC

Bbc: Charles Taylor: Preacher, Warlord and President

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical sketch of Charles Taylor, former president of Liberia, now on trial for war crimes.
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Other

Westall's War: North Shield's 1941 Air Raid Disaster Explored

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a thorough exploration of the North Shield's Air Raid Disaster, the most deadly air raid of World War in North East England. The story of the North Shield's raid is told with archival material, biographical sketches, photos...
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Teaching American History

Teaching American History: Constitutional Convention: Delegates: Biographies

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated biographical sketches of delegates to the 1787 Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, organized by state delegation.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketches of colorful characters in Australia's colonial past.

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